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Solar Energy in Orient, SD

Solar Energy in Orient

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Solar Panels in Orient

Solar panels in Orient that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Orient

The total length of the day in Orient, SD today (April 28, 2024) will be 14 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Orient, SD

Solar Energy Data in Orient, SD

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Solar Energy Analysis for Orient, SD

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Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in Orient

Solar Radiation Data in Orient, SD

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Orient, SD

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Solar Power Comparison: Orient vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Orient

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Solar Power: Orient vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Orient solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Orient

Sunrise / Sunset in Orient

Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:27 am
- Sunset: 8:40 pm
- Length of Day: 14:13

Best Months for Solar in Orient

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Solar Panel Installs in Orient

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Solar Power Output in Orient

The Power of Solar in Orient, SD

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Orient (sd). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Orient. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for Orient, SD

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Cost of Utilities in Orient

Orient Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Orient

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Orient Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Orient, SD ^[5]

Sun Apr 28

40°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 43°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 29

39°F

Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Apr 30

57°F

Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 60°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 1

64°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 89%

Thu May 2

48°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 3

42°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 43°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Orient

About Orient

The town of Orient, SD in Faulk County has an approximate population of 63. ^[6]

Orient, SD Solar Energy

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